Rule 62 Joinder and Disjoinder of Cases and Pleadings 1. The Court may, at any stage of the proceedings, either on its own accord or upon an Application by any of the parties, order the joinder or disjoinder of cases and pleadings as it deems appropriate. 2. The Court, when it deems necessary, may seek the opinion of the Parties on the joinder and disjoinder. Rule 63 Decision in Default 1. Whenever a party does not appear before the Court, or fails to defend its case within the period prescribed by the Court, the Court may, on the Application of the other party, or on its own motion, enter a decision in default after it has satisfied itself that the defaulting party has been duly served with the Application and all other documents pertinent to the proceedings. 2. The Court may, upon an Application from the defaulting party showing good cause, and within a period not exceeding one year from the date of notification of the decision, set aside a decision entered in default in accordance with sub-rule 1 of this Rule. 3. Prior to considering the Application for setting aside the said decision, the Court shall notify the Application to the other party giving the latter thirty (30) days within which to submit written observations. Rule 64 Amicable Settlement 1. Pursuant to Article 9 of the Protocol, the Court may promote amicable settlement of cases pending before it. To that end, it may invite the parties and take appropriate measures to facilitate amicable settlement of the dispute. 42 | P a g e